ROOF REPAIRS COST GUIDE
This roof repair cost guide will flood you with truthful information on properly assessing your repairs. In this Houston roof repairs cost guide, you will find valuable information regarding roof components items, cost, and the roof repair process. That way, when you need a roof repair contractor, you have an idea about every roof component name, roof repair process, and guidance on the price.
Still, we recommend hiring a professional roof repairs company in your area and always checking for proper insurance, manufacturer certifications, references, and online reputation.
Hiring the right roof repair company in Houston is the key to saving money. However, hiring the wrong people can carry you many problems, like more damage to your roof and damages to your house, and in some extreme cases, your contractor can get hurt on your property if he is adequately trained and skilled.
ROOF LEAKS INSPECTION
An honest roofing contractor will be showing you pictures of the roof damage shingles and the reason for what's causing this roof shingle damage.
A trustworthy roof contractor will be okay with that! Only be careful when they don't want to provide pictures.
It is essential to use common sense during your roofer appointment inspection. If what your roofer is telling you doesn’t make sense, ask for another estimate from a different trusted roofer in your area; if it doesn’t make sense, either call another one.
A professional roofer will know the difference between defective installation, wear and tear and storm damage. So when you call for a free roof leaks inspection, hire a professional and reputable roofing company.
Don’t be a victim of contractors always trying to take advantage of homeowners insurance. It is crucial to inspect your attic to find the source of the leak and the sheetrock water stain and check the repairability of the damages.
During your roof inspection, doesn’t find the leak source, it will be possible to correct the problem!
Sometimes, we have to perform a water test with our garden hose to trace the leak, and in extreme cases, we have to come back when it is storming and raining.
Estimate cost for a roof leaks inspections: $ 0.00 – $ 50.00
HIRING AN EXPERIENCED ROOF REPAIRS COMPANY IS THE KEY!
Protect yourself and your wallet. Hiring an expert roof repairs contractor is the way to go!
By hiring an expert roof repair contractor, you can rest assured that he will do your roof repairs right the first time.
This picture is a clear example of an expert roof repair company (By the way, that’s me :)).
This customer always suffered from roof leaks because you need a larger plywood strip on the top next to the ridges. If it is not, it becomes flimsy, and when someone walks on your roof, it breaks easily and becomes a source of roof leaks.
The ideal plywood strip is 24″, but 16″ should work.
FREE ROOF REPAIRS ESTIMATE
Ask your roofing contractor what else can alter the price when you ask for a free roof repairs estimate. For example, How much will it cost to replace the rotten plywood, and how many pieces are in the roof repair estimate?
Questions like this will save you from an unexpected bill. Also, when you schedule your roof repairs estimate, always ask if the estimates are free of charge; some roofing companies have an added cost to their roof estimate.
A roof inspection is crucial before accepting any roof repair estimate. Without a roof inspection, it will be possible to write an accurate estimate.
The estimated repair cost is $ 0.00 – $ 75.00
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The cost of our roof repairs in Houston is the best! Not only because they are affordable but because we repair and diagnose your roof leaks right the first time, but if the problem returns, so we will.
HAIL DAMAGE INSPECTION
A professional roof leak inspection from a reliable roofer is always the way to save money! We also offer free hail damage inspection. It's different from what most people believe a good roofer will cost much money.
Roof leak inspection is required to determine what is happening with the roof or the cause of the leaks. It's crucial to hire a roofer that knows the differences:
- Defective installation.
- Wear and tear.
- Storm damage.
If your roofer doesn't know the difference between those three questions, you will become a victim of a good talker.
We came across some cases where customers called us for a roof leak inspection, and after we checked his roof, we discovered that his leak was related to hail damage. So we showed him the pictures of the hail damage, and the customer forwarded the images to his homeowners' insurance, and a few weeks later, we installed a new roof.
STORM DAMAGE INSPECTION
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The estimated storm damage is $ 0.0(Only make sure to be present during the inspection and stays vigilant about what your roofing contractor is doing, Nobody has no reason to be lifting shingles or hammering anything)
ADEQUATE ATTIC VENTILATION
Adequate attic ventilation plays an essential role in removing the excess moisture and heat in your attic and also is necessary for the lasting of your shingles.
In addition, having the attic ventilation in place will protect your shingles to the point that the shingles manufacturer voids the shingles' warranties if adequate roof ventilation is not in place.
Also, a proper ventilation system helps with the good functioning of your A/C system! and prolongs the life of your A/C system. Consequently will be a reduction in your electrical bill.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM
Always a professional roofer will know how to put in place and balance the proper attic ventilation system.
There are different types of exhaust ventilation, and for every ventilation scenario is, a system created. The most commons ventilation system are:
- Ridge vent (12″ & 9″ Only 12″ is recommended)
- Turbine (12″ & 14″ Internal or externally braced)
- AirHawk Roof Vents (Plastic & aluminum vent, plastic we never recommended)
- Turtle vents (We never recommended plastic vents due to excessive leaks problems)
- Power vents (Metal only)
- Solar vents (AtticBreeze is the best)
In a house without the entire system in place, the exhaust components, such; Ridge vents, Airhawks, etc., are decoration only.
Estimated repair cost on ridge vent $ 8.00 – $11.00 per LF
(Price depends on roof complexity and if the plywood strip will have to be corrected for the proper ridge vent installation)
Estimate Repair Cost 12″ Turbines $ 225.00 – $ 299.00
Estimated Repair Cost AirHaws Vents $ 195.00 – $249.00
(Price difference in the supplier between aluminum and plastic is less than $ 5.00. That’s the reason the price shouldn’t change.)
Estimated Repair Cost on Turtle Vents $ 225.00 – $ 295.00
Estimated Repair Cost on Power Attic Vents $ 250.00 – $ 395.00
(Price is affected by roof complexity and electrical motor capacity, and consider that is needed a licensed master electrician for this installation.)
Estimated Installation Cost on AtticBreeze $ 1,100.00 – $ 3,000.00
(Price is also affected by roof complexity, size capacity, color, and model. If the AtticBreeze is installed with your roof, installation should be cheaper.)
If the plywood underneath the vent is rotten or water-stained will have to be replaced; if your roof contractor does not replace it, it will leak again.
PROPER INTAKE VENTILATION
Having the proper intake system in place is crucial for adequate attic ventilation.
Vented Soffits are the most common intake ventilation in the industry and are considered the best. Still, if your intake ventilation is only 1.5″ in most cases and does not produce enough intake, the best one is the 4″ perforated soffit vents.
It doesn’t matter if you have the 4″ intake soffit vents but if intake airflow is blocked or restricted with the insulation, the entire ventilation system is useless.
Estimated Cost Repair Soffit Vents $450.00- $3,000
CertainTeed Intake Vent or Lomanco Deck Air vent (Very hard to install and very easy to break when it gets old)
GAF Intake Pro Vent (Very hard to install, last longer, costly, and doesn’t produce enough intake, customer support is fantastic)
The only time we recommend installing CertainTeed Intake Vent and GAF Intake pro vent in the Houston market is when combined with a mechanical exhaust ventilation system.
Estimated Repair Cost IntakeVents is $ 15.00 – $ 20.00 per Linear Foot
O’hagin vents are the most straightforward way to add fresh air to your attic correctly; the price is reasonable, easy to install, it last longer, and customer support is outstanding.
Estimated Repair Cost O’hagin Vents is $120.00- $250.00 per piece
Having the proper intake system in place is crucial for adequate attic ventilation.
Vented Soffits are the most common intake ventilation in the industry and are considered the best. Still, if your intake ventilation is only 1.5″ in most cases and does not produce enough intake, the best one is the 4″ perforated soffit vents.
It doesn’t matter if you have the 4″ intake soffit vents but if intake airflow is blocked or restricted with the insulation, the entire ventilation system is useless.
Estimated Cost Repair Soffit Vents $450.00- $3,000
CertainTeed Intake Vent or Lomanco Deck Air vent (Very hard to install and very easy to break when it gets old)
GAF Intake Pro Vent (Very hard to install, last longer, costly, and doesn’t produce enough intake, customer support is fantastic)
The only time we recommend installing CertainTeed Intake Vent and GAF Intake pro vent in the Houston market is when combined with a mechanical exhaust ventilation system.
Estimated Repair Cost IntakeVents is $ 15.00 – $ 20.00 per Linear Foot
O’hagin vents are the most straightforward way to add fresh air to your attic correctly; the price is reasonable, easy to install, it last longer, and customer support is outstanding.
Estimated Repair Cost O’hagin Vents is $120.00- $250.00 per piece
PLASTIC STATIC ROOF VENTS
No matter what they say, plastic Airhawk roof vents and plastic roof vent domes won't perform well in Houston's heat or Texas.
These vents curl, crack, and leak, combined with poor-quality installation, which is a recipe for disaster. Yet, rubber boots are one of the most repaired items in the Houston market, and these plastic vents are the second roof item most repaired.
Estimated repair cost on plastic AirHawks and installing aluminum AirHawks $ 195.00 – $ 250.00
Continually, our minds are blown by how many roofers replace a roof or do a repair and still use these materials, especially when the aluminum or metal vents only cost a couple of dollars more. Unbelievable practices! If you’re planning on getting your roof replaced soon or doing some repairs, don’t allow your roofer to use one of these vents: the plastic Airhawk roof vent or the plastic roof vent dome.
At the time to replace your plastic slant back roof vents, make sure they remove your shingles and underlayment around the vents if the plywood is rotten or is moisture on it in need of repair the plywood area as well. Next, they must install a leak barrier, the new shingles similar in style, size, and color, and the brand new aluminum or metal Airhawk. We always manually seal with roof cement when transitioning from new shingles to old ones.
Estimate Repairs cost on a High-efficiency dome $ 295 – $ 395.00
MATCHING ROOF SHINGLE REPAIRS
Always look for a contractor that cares about matching your roof shingles as close to your existing shingle color; if your roof is five years old, it will be easy to match your roof shingles due to the nature of the color being slightly different but decent.
If you need the roof's information from your initial installation, we grab a roof shingle sample and take it to our roof shingle distributor to figure out the color of your shingles.
- Having a mismatched shingle repaired over your front porch or on your roof's front slope is not funny; it Looks Horrible!
Not all roof shingles are the same; approximately eight shingle roofing manufacturers supply Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas and every manufacturer produces unique shingle colors, sizes, shapes, and styles. Everything changes from brand to brand.
If you have a standard shingle, you don't have a reason to pay extra for matching it, but if you have designer shingles definitively, it will cost you additional if your contractor is lucky to find them.
PLUMBING VENT FLASHING
Every house requires plumbing vents to take the septic and plumbing odors out of your home.
Every house, on average, has around eight plumbing vent flashing. They come in a large variety of styles. The most common are the Rubber boot flashings, galvanized or aluminum rubber collar flashing, Economy Lead flashing, Houston Coded flashing, bullet boots, and the newest and better one, the Ultimate Pipe flashing.
Depending on the knowledge of your previous roofer, every flashing has a different application. We consider the complexity of your roof, the surrounding environment, and your roof shingles. For example, you never install plumbing lead flashing in areas with many mature trees and squirrels because the squirrels chew the lead flashing, which will later leak. Another thing that can make a plumbing vent leak, which is the most common, is poor-quality installation!
Galvanized rubber boots and aluminum standard rubber collar flashings only last 8 – 12 years. Most of these flashing come with a warning Do not paint. So when the roofer paints the flashing, they shorten the life expectancy of the rubber. It is painted to match the existing roof to meet your HOA requirements and enhance curb appeal.
In repairing a roof leak from a plumbing vent flashing, we remove the shingles around the vent flashing and then remove the underlayment; inspect the plywood; after the necessary plywood repairs, you install a leak barrier, matching shingles, and the needed flashing. If you don’t do it this way, the repair will fail from excessive moisture on the plywood, causing 100% leakage no matter what caulking, shingles, or leak barrier you use. It will still leak! We manually sealed with roof cement the transition from the new shingles to the old shingles.
If you want your leaky plumbing vent flashing replaced and done right the first time, don’t hesitate to call us for a free estimate on your plumbing vent flashing repair.
Estimated repair cost on plumbing vents starting at $ 195.00
MISSING ROOF SHINGLES
Most of the time, missing roof shingles result from wind damage or defective installation; depending on the type of roof shingles, some types and designs of roof shingles are prone to wind damage. For example, three-tab shingles come with a maximum wind speed coverage of up to 60 MPH; for the first five years. Therefore, this roofs designs are very susceptible to wind damage.
The laminated architectural shingles come with better wind warranty coverage; the standard in the industry for new roofs is 110 MPH.
If you're using a certified manufacturer contractor like us, your roof installation complies with the manufacturer's specifications, and the wind warranty jumps up to 130 MPH for the first 15 years.
These roof shingles are less likely to become damaged by wind, and it is tough to get missing ones if the roof needs to be correctly installed.
Estimated repair cost on missing shingles starting at $ 195.00
Everything depends on roof complexity, the size of the damaged area, and areas to repair.
(If you have a standard shingle, you don't have a reason to pay extra for matching it, but if you have designer shingles definitively, it will cost you additional if your contractor is lucky to find them.)
MISSING RIDGE CAP
You cannot have a roof with a missing ridge cap; the ridge cap is one of the most vulnerable components in your roof against wind damage.
If your ridge cap is missing, it is crucial to take immediate action before you have some leaks inside the house.
The estimated repair cost on the ridge cap starts at $ 195.00 or
approximately $ 6.00 LFT.
Roof Leak on Valley System
Roof valleys are the opposite of the ridge cap; in other words, valleys are ridge caps but backward. A broken valley or a valley installed incorrectly is a mess. Valleys are highly vulnerable to leaks or are the most susceptible area of your roof because the water in your roof travels through your roof valleys.
Also, in the old days, they used to use valley metal, and moisture trapped underneath has rotted out in most valleys and now leaks.
Estimated repair cost on valleys leak starting at $ 695.00
ROOF WALL FLASHING
We have trained and skilled roofers to install the best materials with patience; it is crucial to properly remove the old shingles and old flashing so it is removable and cleans the roof area to work.
The underlayment removal is critical because you may have to replace rotten or water-stained plywood. If damaged, The nails won’t be able to hold to your plywood. After completing the plywood repair, we will have to install the leak barrier (Ice & Water Shield Protection), install the step flashing (Tin Shingles), and then install the shingles (Make sure the shingles are the same type and style).
For example: if you have 3 Tab roof shingles, you cannot mix them with Laminated Architectural Shingles or Designer Shingles even if the manufacturers are the same. Likewise, if you have IKO Cambridge Weathered Wood shingles, you can’t be combined them with GAF Timberline HDZ Weathered wood Shingles.
We purchase what is needed to repair correctly. So NO, we do not use leftover materials. We manually sealed them with roof cement when transitioning from the new to the old shingles.
Estimated repair cost on wall flashing starting at $ 795.00
HOUSTON CHIMNEY FLASHING REPAIR
- Chimney Flashing: Every chimney style or chimney type has a specific chimney flashing. The specifications on the flashing type are required depending on the brick cut made with the grinder. If the flashing is too tiny, the flashing underneath the shingles will get loose and leak. The chimney with a stone instead of brick mortar, or where chimney brick has a deep concrete mortar, requires custom flashing. The standard flashing in the industry is 5” metal exposure with a ¼ inch lip; these cases require a larger lip depending on the size of the stone or the brick concrete mortar. We have a partnership with a sheet metal shop that currently provides custom flashing according to our specifications.
- Chimney Cricket: Manufacturers recommend every chimney larger than 20” (IRC only recommends 24”) have to have a chimney cricket built. The lack of a chimney cricket, especially when you have a tree close to your roof, and when you have a pile of leaves can rot your metal flashing and cause leaks. That is the reason you need a chimney cricket.
- Step flashing: is needed during the chimney flashing installation; it is required to have the chimney step flashing (Tin Shingles) installed on your chimney.
- Leak Barrier: all around the chimney must permanently be waterproofed against moisture. A leak barrier helps and works as a moisture barrier, but if the chimney flashing is not properly installed or the roofer didn’t install the wings on the flashing, there will be leaks.
- Bottom flashing: Below the chimney is essential. Most of these flashings have 3” exposure, and the flashing has to be at least 4” exposure, and we always recommend doing this at the job site using the valley metal. Never buy the premade flashing already bent at a 90 degrees angle. The flashing will always lift up no matter how well you open it.
- Chimney chase covers: in a lot of cases, the rust penetrates the metal, or the roofer who installs the chimney chase covers put nails on the flat area, making it a source for leaks, so we always recommend installing a high-temperature tape between the chimney chase cover and actual chimney tube, underneath the storm collar, when the high temperature tape is not installed this becomes another source for leaks.
When performing a chimney repair, it is essential to remove the shingles, underlayment, flashings, and leak barrier around the chimney to inspect the plywood. If the plywood is rotten or has moisture transferred, the plywood has to be removed! If it is not done this way, it will leak again!
Estimated price on Chimney flashing repair starts at $ 900.00 - $ 2,500.00
(Depends on complexity, roof steepness, type of chimney, type of shingles, size of the chimney, and if the chimney is in the middle of a valley.)
HOW TO PROPERLY ASSES YOUR ROOF CHIMNEY LEAK
Most of the chimney leaks are related to chimney flashing! However, some chimney leaks can be the result of multiple leak sources. Therefore, making the proper diagnosis in your chimney is always required.
We have an effortless technique to determine the cause of chimney leaks:
If the leak is between the plywood and the chimney brick in your attic, the leakage will be related to the chimney flashing, especially if there is no cricket or wings.
If the water bleeds in the middle of the bricks, the leak will be related to a defective concrete brick mortar.
If the leak is inside your chimney where the fire is, it will be related to your flue cap, storm collar, or chimney chase cover.
Estimated diagnostic cost on chimney leak $ 0.00 - $ 149.00
CHIMNEY SIDING
This type of chimney siding is common in new houses. In addition, leaks in the chimney are common after replacing your roof because the builder installed the flashing between the chimney siding and shingles, and the flashing gets perforated with nails at the time of your roof replacement.
It's essential to clean the area, replace any rotted plywood or plywood with water stains, install a leak barrier underneath the flashing, install the wings, install the bottom flashing, install the Tin shingles, new matching shingles, and problem-solving.
The siding on your chimney is another frequent problem.
Some builders need to do a better job when it comes to installing siding on your chimney, for instance, in areas like Missouri City, TX, or The Woodlands, TX, where many houses have composite siding on the chimneys, which rot out.
When replacing your chimney siding, we will remove the old siding and underlayment, verify if the structure is solid and cover the chimney frame with plywood. Then, we will install a Synthetic underlayment like Tyvec, install Hardie Plank on your chimney and use good siding caulking. The caulking must cure to prime and paint your chimney siding.
The estimated cost of chimney siding replacement starts at $ 1,200.00
The estimated cost of replacing the chimney top cover grout starts at $ 900.00
SPANISH TILE REPAIRS & CONCRETE TILE REPAIRS
Regarding tile repairs, we have a designated and experienced team specializing in Spanish and Concrete tile repairs.
We have several testimonies from customers who spent thousands of dollars with other roofing contractors and now dealing with stubborn leakages.
Everything comes to an end when you hire an expert tile roof repairs contractor, Always is the way to go when it comes to your Spanish Tile Repairs and Concrete Tile Repairs.
The estimated cost for roof Tile Repairs starts at $ 2,500.00
(Due to supplier's policy changes, we are getting forced to buy an entire pallet of Tiles)
SKYLIGHT ROOF LEAKS
Skylight helps to beautify a room, but it can carry many problems; skylight leaks happen for different reasons.
This is a list of the most frequent leaks problems with skylights:
1- Improper flashing.
2- No skylight flashing.
3- Defective skylight.
Skylights have a similar process as re-flash a chimney. We recommend replacing your skylight every time you get a new roof. We never recommended installing a self-flashing skylight on the roof with a pitch below 4/12 or if your roof accumulates many leaves.
The most common skylights are:
1- Curb Mounted Skylight
2- Self-Flashing Skylight
3- Pan Flashing Skylight
Estimated price on Skylight replacement $ 900.00 - $ 2,500.00
(Price is affected by roof complexity, type, design of roof shingles, type, brand, and quality of the skylight.)
ROOF MAINTENANCE
- Maintenance is providing care to your roof. Routinely your roof will need regular maintenance no matter what type of roof or roof design. If you live in a house with many leaves or pine needles on your roof, remove the leaves frequently. Your roof will get moisture built up underneath the shingles, and the nails will start to rust leading to a leak down the road. Regarding this point, the only way to repair your roof is to replace the shingles in this area. You won't be able to fix this by just blowing off the leaf and re-caulking. That's the reason maintenance is providing care!
- Roof Tune-Up is vital to re-seal all the exposed nails and penetrations and repair the nail pops in your roof. You cannot have the exposed nails from your flashings without re-caulking them. When the head nail rusts, it is when the leaks will start.
- Gutter cleaning is another way to maintain your roof. If your gutters aren't clean, the accumulation of leaves will create moisture on the roof's edge, ruining underneath your starter strip shingle and your plywood, causing rot. Another problem is when the gutters are full of water and overflow, ruining your fascia and gutters. What's even worse is that your fascia and your gutters will collapse at the same time.
Estimated roof maintenance cost $ 149.00 - $ 399.00
ROOF REPAIRS WITH AFFORDABLE FINANCING
Unwanted expenses, at JC&C Roofing Company, we work with several financial institutions to assist with your roof repairs with affordable financing. If you want to hold onto your reserve monies, request our JC&C Representative to present you with financing options for your roof leak repair work.
You can pay for your roof repairs over the years or get 18 Months Same As Cash *WAC for your roof repairs. If your roof is non-repairable, request our JC&C Representative to present you with financing options for your replacement. Financing won’t affect your roof replacement price.
Our main goal is to become the solution for your roofing needs, not the headache.
*WAC: With Approved Credit.
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Accredited & Certified Roof Repairs Contractors in Houston
One of our core policies at JC&C Roofing Company in Houston, Texas, is “if we cannot guarantee it, we don’t want your money!”
Accredited & Certified Roofing Repairs Contractors in Houston.
We have a reputation for taking care of our customers. That’s why we do it right the first time; if the repair does not work, we will do it again until we fix the roof leak.
We are certified by the roofing manufacturer to ensure that every roof we install has a warranty for your investment. In addition, we work safely to ensure your new roof is solidly in place and performs the way the manufacturer designed it.
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